MESSAGE FROM ARCHBP. MARTIN
Archbishop
Eamon Martin, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dromore has asked us to
draw your attention to a notice published on the Diocesan website this weekend,
20th /21st December:
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In November 2023 I wrote to let you know that the Diocese of
Dromore was proceeding to sell lands at Armagh Road, Newry, including the
Bishop’s House, in order to finance the liabilities of the Diocese. The
decision to sell was taken in particular to enable the Diocese meet its
responsibilities for the legacy of abuse, as well as financing its ongoing
safeguarding responsibilities.
This notice is to let you know that the portion of the sale which
includes the Bishop’s House and its immediate curtilage, was recently
completed. However, in order to remain fully compliant with its legal duties,
the Diocese has requested direction from the High Court in this past week concerning its financial position. I shall
inform you of the result of this request when it becomes available.
Meanwhile, please note that the Diocesan Office has now
moved to rooms at The Convent, Chapel Hill, Mayobridge. The Diocesan phone
number and email address remain unchanged, i.e. 028 30 262444 and
bishop@dromorediocese.org